Strain Japan R-16 Mission Statement

"It is the mission of the Strain-Japan R-16 School District
to provide a sound basic educational opportunity for each student,
and to help every student become a successful learner."

SCHOOL CLOSURE - COVID 19 SURVEY      forms.gle/dMvwcsax3z2C4XtW9
School will be closed March 18 through April 5th. 

Current Opening:
  • The Strain-Japan School is accepting applications for substitute teachers.
  • The Strain-Japan School is accepting applications for substitute bus drivers.  
2020-2021 Job Openings:
  • The Strain-Japan School is accepting applications for a part-time PE/Health teacher, two days a week.
  • The Strain-Japan School has an anticipated opening for a full-time 1st grade teacher.
  • The Strain-Japan School has an anticipated opening for middle school math and science teacher. 
Applications can be found under the "Faculty and Staff" tab, Employment Applications, and can be emailed to mrsstuddard@strainjapan.com, or apply at moteachingjobs.com.
The school has a K-8 population of approximately 60 students and runs a shortened calendar.
Strain-Japan School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Student of the Month

Congratulations  
Student of the month
Esther Stotler
Congratulations Esther Stotler. Strain Japan’s March student of the month. Esther is an excellent student. She has the highest reading counts points in the whole school. She is very honest and helpful in the classroom. Esther works hard and gets along with her classmates. Esther is the daughter of Greg Stotler and Summer Young. 

Important Dates



March 19th-27th - Spring Break

April 6th - Spring Concert

April 7th - T.A.P. Meeting at 4 p.m.

April 7th - Title 1 Review at 5 p.m.

April 9th-13th - No School

April 15th & 16th - English 1 EOC Testing for 8th Grade
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April 20th-May 1st - MAP Testing

Reminders

​Virtual Courses - Eligible students may enroll in virtual courses offered through the Missouri Course Access Program (MOCAP).  The district will accept all grades and credits earned through district-sponsored virtual instruction and MOCAP.  Students taking courses virtually are subject to district policies, procedures and rules applicable to students enrolled in traditional courses including, but not limited to, the district's discipline code and prohibitions on academic dishonesty discrimination, harassment, bullying and cyber bullying. Refer to Policy IGCD for more information.
    
New*** Certified/Non-Certified Applications for Employment are now available under the "Faculty and Staff" tab above.

Foster Care Point of Contact
Homeless and Immigrant Liaison 
Anita Studdard (573) 627-3243 - mrsstuddard@strainjapan.com